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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1900
Page
1
A reprint notes Rev. John Pierpont likely authored The Fox and the Hen as printed in his Twentieth Edition of the Young Reader from 1830. It recalls the old fable of Renard and Dame Partlet, with a note on its moral tale and the book’s wide 19th century use in New England.
A white old hen with yellow legs provokes the fox as he eyes her from a moonlit nest. The hen taunts the sly intruder, who plans to seize her for a cake or fry. The fox sneaks in but finds escape blocked by the bold hen and a clever exchange leads to the fox's deception failing. The hen and portly rooster chat with charm, while the fox plots, yet the moral remains: cunning often fails against wily resistance.
Preter & Co offer extraordinary trials in fee with reasonable rates and customer care. The cafe business highlights varied lines of wheels offered with values from 625 to 99 dollars. Fully guaranteed goods and dependable service accompany the advertisement.
London reports 73 wagon loads of supplies entering Ladysmith with 11 for hospital comforts. Cronje and companions were seen en route to Cape Town, traveling with guards to avoid officers. Cronje appeared dejected with gray hair. later Cronje and party reached Simonstown.
Washington reports the President will urge Congress to use customs revenues collected since U S possession of Puerto Rico for general benefits to Puerto Ricans. The funds total about 2 million dollars. McKinley and wife Miss Barber Gen Corbin Secretary Cortellou and Dr Rixie left for New York to attend the Ohio society dinner.
Steamer Aorangi from Sydney reports the worst Victoria bush fire in 50 years. The Warranembool district is burned out after two days. Seven people died and over a million acres of grass, six wool warehouses, 2000 sheep, and 1000 cattle were lost. The burned tract measures 40 miles long and 30 wide.
Col Anderson with the 88th Infantry employed insurgents tactics to ambush a Batangas road detachment. Positioned in trees the soldiers opened fire killing 24 insurgents wounding 3 and capturing several along with arms and ammunition. The action unsettles the enemy and raises morale.
Ex President Grover Cleveland is described as very ill and largely confined to his room in Princeton New Jersey. He seldom leaves his room and shows little interest in general events, with health dominating daily life.
The Savannah liner Gate City, previously driven ashore, broke up at 2 this morning and was abandoned. The vessel had been listed as ashore near Savannah in a developing maritime incident. A salvage effort was considered but the ship was left to the sea.
A heavy main belt in Sagamore mill, Fall River, was cut causing shutdowns. A brakeman George Ridgell was killed in Gardener yard while coupling cars on Worcester division Fitchburg railroad. Arthur Atkinson shot himself in Boston apartments after stock losses. A Providence foreman died in fire related to boiler setup. The report notes multiple unrelated incidents and unclear details.
Medford sees a vacancy filled after the death of Rev Fr Gilligan at the Catholic Church. Rev Thomas L Pilan hagen transfers from St Patrick's Mieneham to Medford to take the rector post. He began his ministry at St Vincent's parish in Sorth during childhood.
Mayor Jeremiah Crowley petitions Massachusetts Gas Commission for a public hearing in Lowell to consider reducing the price of gas charged by the Lowell Gas Light Company. The city council ordered action January 23 1900 and the hearing is likely the first week in April with the Tremont and Suffolk tax case set for March 20 before Commissioner Lord.
The Massachusetts Supreme Court in Boston sustained the railroad defendant's exceptions in Charles Miller of Lowell v New York New Haven Hartford Railroad Company. A $25 000 verdict for loss of both arms was set aside and the case remanded for new trial. The court held the railroad furnished a suitable supply of links and was not required to keep links in proper condition. G W Anderson and S A Fuller appeared for the plaintiff Benton Choate for the defendant. A separate note reports George E Pierce arrested on a capias for illegally keeping liquor in East Cambridge.
An 19th century advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic for many ailments. It claims to strengthen the system, cure catarrh rheumatism scrofula and stomach troubles, and restore appetite and energy for the weak or overworked. Testimonials from H Stone of Sherborn Mass and Mrs Joods Sasopai Servis Sarsaparille Y tout improved digestion catarrh relief and general wellness.
A Greek doctor A G Zervoudacki was arrested by state police at 638 Merrimack street for practicing medicine without authority and carrying a loaded 38 caliber revolver. He resisted arrest, was wrestled to the floor, then escorted to the station. Bail set at 1500, with witnesses noting his transient practice as an oculist and self billed physician.
The company that performed Fun in a Boarding School at Music Hall was attached for about 89 by Constable Gately for Manager Boody. The show’s manager promised payment on reaching Holyoke, where the constable collected the amount and returned. The show may close for the season tomorrow night.
In Lowell, Judge Hadley heard cases from the Humane society about neglected children from the Foss family near Varnum's Landing. The blind 11-year-old girl and her granddaughter were sent to the farm for a week, with Gov. action sought for the blind girl. Other defendants included a drunk man sent to the workhouse and a Polish wedding pilgrim fined for assault. Dr Zervoudacki, facing multiple charges, was held for examination while defending his credentials.
Charles D Arcy faces trial on the 10th for alleged larceny of five dollars taken under asserted false representations. A circular by the New England Veteran Firemen's Home Association outlines aims to aid veteran firefighters with a home at Quincy on about forty acres, planning a 150 room building and inviting memberships at one dollar per year.
The Herald reports police arrested Charles E. Darcy of Wal tham on a larceny charge tied to subscriptions for a home for indigent veteran firemen. It notes a mis understanding between two New England veteran firemen groups and confirms an incorporated New England Veteran Firemen's Home association exists since 1898 with named officers and founders.
The speaker describes authorizing a man to raise funds for a fire safety book, expecting 40 percent of gross subscriptions for expenses and travel. Two months in, only one check has arrived. The aim was honesty, with plans to hand over funds to a major fire association like Barnicoats once a nucleus fund and the book are ready.
The Merrimack river rose but caused no major damage as 30 workers restored service at the First street bend. No through cars to Lawrence ran from 7 PM until 8 45 AM while a barge transfer system operated. A Lawrence car passed through at 8 45 AM and tracks were back in satisfactory shape shortly before 9.
Judge Wardwell awards 680.28 to the plaintiff as Currier wins on an attachment dispute over goods. McManus plans to appeal to the superior court and argues the goods were not Currier’s. A fragment mentions Walter and a check with unclear percentage marks.
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